Hardcem

Hard-CEM is engineered to provide concrete with superior hardness and improved durability for demanding construction projects. HARD-CEM is unique in its ability to enhance the integrity of air entrained and non air entrained concretes. Hard-CEM is a unique concrete hardener developed for ready-mix applications. Unlike surface hardeners which are labor intensive, problematic for quality control and unsuitable for air entrained concrete. HARD-CEM is added to the concrete mix during the batching operation. HARD-CEM is the only hardener of its kind that can be utilized in air-entrained concretes.

Benefits

In addition to increased hardness for abrasion resistance, HARD-CEM provides a number of advantages for demanding concrete projects including:

Full depth concrete hardening

Extended concrete integrity

Long term economic value

Superior uniform quality controlled applications

Lower application costs

Better occupational safety during construction

Compatible with commonly used admixtures

Applications

HARD-CEM provides concrete advantages for industrial, transportation and water resources applications requiring enhanced hardness and durability including: paving, bridges, parkades, industrial floors, precast pipe, dams, spillways, stilling basins and erosion control structures. HARD-CEM can significantly extend the life of standard concrete. HARD-CEM is a functional filler additive (not a chemical admixture) which can be used in any concrete mix composition with no effect to the concrete qualities such as air-entrainment. HARD-CEM is a fine powder which handles similar to cement and is added during batching providing consistent quality and through-hardening of concrete.

Cementec Industries, Inc

HARD-CEM was engineered by Cementec for concrete subjected to mechanical (direct or water-borne) action causing erosion. Cementec is an award winning engineering, production and distribution company with special expertise in the research and development of proprietary products for the oil & gas and construction industries. Cementec is a member of ACI, the Transportation Research Board, and APEGGA.

Independent Testing

Independent testing shows that HARD-CEM can significantly increase the life expectancy for concrete subjected to mechanical erosion. HARD-CEM involved years of research and development including extensive performance testing. The Abrasion Resistance Test Program (ASTM C1363) was employed to measure the performance of HARD-CEM concrete compared to standard concrete. Test results showed the HARD-CEM concrete mixture can reduce abrasion loss by up to 66% compared to non-hardened (control) concrete.